Did a two-color cast on, which made a better setup row for the braid. This way, there is no purl ridge showing on the braid.

Love the pattern - is easy to follow so you can still watch t.v. Wish the pattern had an afterthought thumb, though. I’m not a fan of these kinds of gusset thumbs on the side that make for interchangeable mittens.

I do love Mandy Powers’ patterns a lot. I think the designs are great.

The 100% alpaca is so soft and wonderful.

Blogged about here.